Al-Ahli Jeddah secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Al Diriyah at the Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in a Pro League encounter marked by a tense atmosphere and a flurry of yellow cards. The decisive moment arrived in the 25th minute when Edgar Spertsyan found the back of the net for Al-Ahli, a goal that ultimately proved to be the difference. Despite Al Diriyah's efforts, including several substitutions aimed at shifting the momentum, they were unable to break down Al-Ahli's defense. The match saw multiple bookings for both sides, with Al-Ahli's Z. Al Hawsawi and Al Diriyah's I. Gueye cautioned early on, setting a physical tone that continued throughout. Al-Ahli managed the game effectively after taking the lead, with numerous late substitutions by both teams failing to alter the scoreline.